Difference between revisions of "Sendai Virus"
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Also known as: '''''Murine Parainfluenza - 1''''' | Also known as: '''''Murine Parainfluenza - 1''''' | ||
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | Sendai virus is of the family | + | Sendai virus is of the family paramyxoviridae. It is endemic in '''mouse''' colonies worldwide, but rarely shows as a clinical disease as maternal anitbody is usually high so the disease rarely has clinical effects. |
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== Clinical Signs == | == Clinical Signs == | ||
| − | There may be mild clinical signs related to the respiratory tract such as nasal discharge or coughing and increased respiratory rate. The animal may be | + | There may be mild clinical signs related to the respiratory tract such as nasal discharge or coughing and increased respiratory rate. The animal may be inappentant and lethargic for a short period. |
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== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
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Virus isolation is diagnostic. | Virus isolation is diagnostic. | ||
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| − | + | == Control == | |
| − | + | Control is achived by purchasing '''specific pathogen free (SPF)''' mice, which have been screened serologically as having not been exposed to many viruses and bacteria. This is obviously only avaliable in large scale laboratories. | |
| − | + | In the cases of an outbreak, the whole colony should be destroyed and disinfection and formalin fumigation should take place. | |
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| − | + | == References == | |
| + | Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary (2nd Edition), Elsevier Science <br>Bridger, J and Russell, P (2007) Virology Study Guide, Royal Veterinary College <br>Paterson, S (2006) Skin Diseases of Exotic Pets, Blackwell Publishing <br>Roberts, W.A. and Carter, G.A.(1976) Essentials of Veterinary Virology, Michigan State University Press, East Lansing, Michigan | ||
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Revision as of 18:34, 24 March 2011
Also known as: Murine Parainfluenza - 1
Introduction
Sendai virus is of the family paramyxoviridae. It is endemic in mouse colonies worldwide, but rarely shows as a clinical disease as maternal anitbody is usually high so the disease rarely has clinical effects.
Clinical Signs
There may be mild clinical signs related to the respiratory tract such as nasal discharge or coughing and increased respiratory rate. The animal may be inappentant and lethargic for a short period.
Diagnosis
Virus isolation is diagnostic.
Control
Control is achived by purchasing specific pathogen free (SPF) mice, which have been screened serologically as having not been exposed to many viruses and bacteria. This is obviously only avaliable in large scale laboratories.
In the cases of an outbreak, the whole colony should be destroyed and disinfection and formalin fumigation should take place.
References
Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary (2nd Edition), Elsevier Science
Bridger, J and Russell, P (2007) Virology Study Guide, Royal Veterinary College
Paterson, S (2006) Skin Diseases of Exotic Pets, Blackwell Publishing
Roberts, W.A. and Carter, G.A.(1976) Essentials of Veterinary Virology, Michigan State University Press, East Lansing, Michigan